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Lewmar AutoAnchor 550, Operation Manual

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Display 
Screen

On/Off

Down Mode

Up

Feet
Indicator 
Metres 
Indicator

Note: 

 The Feet/Me-

tres Indicator  pulses 
when the sensor is 
operating

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 W

ARNING

Before using the AA550 the operating instructions must be read 
and understood, the AA550 must be calibrated to the wind-
lass and rode on the boat and it must be tested in a calm, safe 
environment. 

When using the AA550 you must:
• use the windlass strictly according to the windlass             
  manufacturer’s instructions;
• personally control and supervise all windlass and anchoring  
  operations; and
• always ensure the anchor is fully docked and secured before
  moving the boat

P

ArT 3 - 

O

PErATION

Summary of Contents for AutoAnchor 550

Page 1: ...AutoAnchor 550 v1 9 Chaincounter and Windlass Control Operation Manual AUTOANCHOR ...

Page 2: ...utomatic Operation 9 Reset Display to Zero 11 Change Backlighting Level 12 Reset Factory Default Settings 12 Part 4 Troubleshooting Maintenance 13 Index 20 On Off AutoAnchor 550 Diagram Note The Feet Metres Indicator pulses when the sensor is operating Feet Indicator Down Mode Up Metres Indicator CONTENTS Display Screen ...

Page 3: ...ration Manual plus the Installation Instructions Wiring Diagrams The Operation Manual includes calibration and testing instructions plus operation and troubleshooting information i Windlass Anchor Installation The windlass must be installed according to the windlass manufacturer s instructions with the correct size chain The AA550 will not count correctly if the windlass is not standard eg it is i...

Page 4: ...ally control and supervise all windlass and anchoring operations and always ensure the anchor is fully docked and secured before moving the boat Electromagnetic Compatability EMC The AA550 meets and exceeds the CE standard for EMC EN60945 These standards are intended to provide reasonable protection against interference by other emission generating products on the boat However compliance with thes...

Page 5: ...ny button on the console unit to stop windlass operation when using the automatic function The anchor retrieval stopping point when using the automatic function stops the windlass motor before the anchor reaches the boat and the AA550 beeps to warn the operator to change to manual operation for final docking of the anchor During final docking the AA550 beeps continuously while the operator is push...

Page 6: ...When the safety lock is on the display shows C To clear it hold down the MODE button until C clears then release the MODE button The unit indicator will show the current setting Step 3 Hold down the MODE button until the indicator has changed position approximately 5 seconds Note The C will appear and disappear as the indicator changes position You will need to clear the safety lock before any cal...

Page 7: ... 5 m This sets the length of rode to be retrieved by manual operation of the unit after the automatic upward control has stopped For safety the anchor retrieval stopping point cannot be set below 2 ft 0 7 m Use the UP or DOWN buttons to enter the value in feet or me tres The setting is accurate to 1 chainwheel revolution Press the MODE button to advance to the next item The display will flash betw...

Page 8: ...ted feet use inches in increments of 0 10 If you selected metres use millimetres The chainwheel circumferences for some windlasses are listed on page 19 If your chainwheel circumference is not there follow the instructions below to calculate it Follow steps 1 7 to calculate the chainwheel circumference Step 1 Use adhesive tape to place a mark on the chainwheel See Fig 5 Step 2 Use adhesive tape to...

Page 9: ...is displayed Release the ON OFF button The AA550 is now off Hold down the MODE button and press and release the ON OFF button Release the MODE button to restart calibration at Item 1 Fig 5 Fig 6 Deck Mark Chainwheel Mark Chain Mark After 1 turn of the chainwheel to feed chain out Distance to measure inches or mm Item 6 is the final calibration Now save the settings To save the settings hold down t...

Page 10: ... and understood the AA550 must be calibrated to the wind lass and rode on the boat and it must be tested in a calm safe environment When using the AA550 you must use the windlass strictly according to the windlass manufacturer s instructions personally control and supervise all windlass and anchoring operations and always ensure the anchor is fully docked and secured before moving the boat PART 3 ...

Page 11: ...ration MANUAL OPERATION To Release the Anchor and Rode Using Manual Operation Step 1 Turn the AA550 on Step 2 Clear the safety lock if necessary See above Step 3 Press and hold the DOWN button to start the windlass and release the anchor and rode 8 To Release the Safety Lock Turn the AA550 on hold down the MODE button until C clears from the screen then release the MODE button Note The safety lock...

Page 12: ...l stopping point Refer Item 2 page 4 Extra care must be taken at this stage of retrieval Step 1 Turn the AA550 on Step 2 Clear the safety lock Refer to page 8 Step 3 Press and hold the UP button to start the windlass and retrieve the anchor and rode Step 5 Ensure the anchor is fully docked and secured before moving the boat There is an inherent risk when using any automatic function on a boat If y...

Page 13: ...MODE button twice to return to normal operation If you do not change the SET value press the MODE button once to return to normal operation Step 4 Press and release the DOWN button The windlass will deploy the anchor and rode The windlass will stop and the AA550 will beep when the preset length of rode has been fully released 10 Enable Automatic Operation The AA550 is supplied with the length of r...

Page 14: ...P button to fully complete retrieval The AA550 will beep during this process Step 6 Ensure the anchor is fully docked and secured before moving the boat SAFETY OVERRIDE Press any button on the AA550 to stop the windlass during automatic release or retrieval To restart press the MODE button once to enter automatic operation again and resume rode and anchor release or retrieval In an emergency shut ...

Page 15: ...FF button When the LCD display reads LoAd release the MODE and UP buttons The unit will turn itself off and the factory default settings will be reset Now re enter the calibration settings for your unit Refer Part 2 12 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC The AA550 meets and exceeds the CE standard for EMC EN60945 These standards are intended to provide reasonable protection against interference by o...

Page 16: ...this is the minimum voltage required to continue operat ing A drop below this voltage will stop the windlass 12V system 24V system 7 Volts 14 Volts Cables Battery and motor cables must be installed to maintain a distance of at least 300 mm away from the sensor head Cable speci fications are set out in the installation instructions and on page 18 of this manual Polarity The AA550 is polarity sensit...

Page 17: ...he safety lock and then operate as normal SEN message When this message is displayed the AA550 will operate the windlass up and down manually but the Auto function will not work and the count will not be accurate 2 Lo Pr a number Displayed when the Up or Down button is pressed The AA550 will not operate the windlass Low power to the AA550 To check the voltage received by the AA550 turn the AA550 o...

Page 18: ...eset manually the anchor must be docked and the AA550 reset to zero twice To reset to zero press and hold the ON OFF button Release when the display shows 0 0 6 SoL oL Displayed when the Up or Down button is pressed The windlass may operate for a short period and then stop The solenoids could be exceeding the maxi mum 4 Amps or a solenoid wire is shorted to ground The AA550 is designed to turn the...

Page 19: ...enoids The LCD will display SoL Up or SoL dn if the wires are disconnected Refer note 7 above Check that the windlass is not already in operation using the deck switch or remote control Check the total rode on board Calibra tion 3 Operation Manual Pg 4 is not set to OFF 9 AA550 will not operate the windlass The motor or solenoid wiring is reversed Change the wiring and check the direction of the w...

Page 20: ...eck for external interference on the boat eg damaged or loose RF cables or aerials or other instruments that may not be working correctly or have been damaged by electrical interference including lightning 14 AA550 beeps when it is turned off or locked Anchor rode is running through the windlass Check if the windlass is being operated using the deck switches or a remote control If not check the wi...

Page 21: ...th a clean damp cloth Avoid wiping the display screen with a dry cloth as this could scratch the screen Cable from AA550 Console to the Sensor Belden 9501 AWG24 or equivalent tinned 2 core screened Cable from AA550 Console to batteries and solenoids All battery and motor cables must be ring type This specification is based on the total cable length measured from the bat tery to the console plus fr...

Page 22: ...es 603 1 4 7 mm 205mm 8 07 inches 604 5 16 8 mm 290mm 11 42 inches 670 6 7mm 255mm 10 04 inches 762 7mm 255mm 10 04 inches 765 6 7mm 255mm 10 04 inches Magnet 6mm x 4mm Min 3mm Max 30mm Magnet 8mm x 6mm Min 3mm Max 44mm Magnet 10mm x 8mm Min 3mm Max 50mm If using a reed switch sensor the gap must be between a minimum of 3mm and a maximum of 5mm Note If the installation uses a black all chain senso...

Page 23: ...Default Settings 12 Reset Counter to Zero 11 Rode on Board 4 Rode to be Released 10 Safety Features 2 Safety Lock 8 Select Feet or Metres 3 Set Rode to be Released 10 Technical Specifications 2 Testing 6 Total Length of Rode on Board 4 Troubleshooting 14 20 To the best of our knowledge the information in this manual was correct at the time of printing However the AA550 is continuously being review...

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